Description
Rich, creamy, and packed with bold flavor, this Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Sauce is the ultimate quick snack or easy dinner addition. Perfect for everything from dipping tortilla chips to drizzling over tacos and fries, this smooth cheese dip is ready in just 10 minutes. Whether you’re planning a game night or looking for fresh dinner ideas, this easy recipe delivers that classic fast-food taste you crave—right from your own kitchen. If you’re after quick breakfast, easy dinner, healthy snack, or food ideas for the week, this sauce is your new go-to.
Ingredients
1 cup processed cheese (like Velveeta), cubed
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons jalapeño juice (from jarred jalapeños)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
1. Grate the cheddar cheese and cube the processed cheese. Measure out the rest of the ingredients to have them ready.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat without letting it brown.
3. Add the evaporated milk and jalapeño juice to the melted butter, stirring until warmed through.
4. Stir in the processed cheese cubes, allowing them to melt fully. Then add the grated cheddar cheese and continue stirring until smooth.
5. Season with garlic powder and salt. If a thicker texture is desired, whisk in a slurry of cornstarch and water and cook for 1 more minute.
6. Remove from heat and serve warm, garnished if desired, alongside chips or your favorite Tex-Mex dish.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a few slices of the jarred jalapeños directly into the sauce.
Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest texture and better melt.
Stir the sauce constantly while heating to avoid separation or clumping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg